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Lowveld Adventist Primary School constructs new blocks

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Mukono Paida

CHIREDZI – Lowveld Adventist Primary School constructed 3 blocks for the ECD pupil to ease challenges of over population of pupis.This was after pupils at the school were doing their lessons under trees .Amongst the 3 blocks that were constructed, there is also a toilets block.
The project is being funded by the SDA (School development Authority) and parents.
“Parents are the ones who are funding the building of the blocks since it was hard for the school to raise the funds and I am assured that in 3 weeks from now the blocks will all be functioning since they had to be finished during the holiday but due to some financial challenges it did not come as we wished,” said Ishmael Moyo the headmaster.
“It is also a challenge since some builders claim that they are the best but upon delivery of their service it is totally different since we want the best for our students, however we are going to continue developing our school some buildings are being repainted now to make sure the environment fits for the students “,he said.
Moyo also highlighted the challenge of materials since it affected the construction of buildings
“We have faced some challenges on materials to consider  the issue of pipes on toilet systems it really costs a lot and thus the only thing left on the newly constructed toilet to function”, said Moyo.news

Masvingo Brick and Tile gets quicker, better

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Masvingo Brick and Tile gets quicker, better

Moses Ziyambi

MASVINGO – Masvingo Brick and Tile (MBT) has unveiled new conveniences that await customers who visit the company’s premises following the purchase of a new crushing machine which will increase capacity and the speed of processing orders.
The new granite crusher comes with astounding capabilities – a capacity to crush 200 tonnes of quarry per hour, a figure which translates to 3200 tonnes per day in two shifts.
The new machine dwarfs the old plant which has a maximum capacity of 1200 tonnes per day.
With all those new capabilities, MBT promises a whole new approach to service and satisfaction in the customer’s construction interests.
“This comes at a time of potential growth in the construction industry with a perceivable increase in activity at both commercial and domestic level. We are ready to meet any demand for all the products we make here,” says MBT Administrator, Lenny Chidimu.
She said the new crusher is also designed to crush the granite to different aggregates and the job can be customised to suit client specifications.
MRB is renowned for manufacturing a wide range of products including bricks of all types, shapes and sizes; quarry, quarry dust and culvert pipes for bridges and other uses.
MBT’s split bricks, bocks, standard and face bricks are famed for their maturity and strength while its multi-sized quarry is available for all kinds of works from road and paver base;  fill and slab base to concrete, drive ways, drainage and railroad projects.
“While the new machine gets installed, we are pleased to tell prospective corporate and individual clients that our old machine is still up and running – ready to do the job for them,” said Chidimu.
To complement the quality service, MBT has put in place a quick and reliable door to door delivery service at a negligible fee.news

Gutu Business Development Association pleads with ZINWA on water charges

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Gutu Business Development Association pleads with ZINWA on water charges

Peter Chawapiwa

MPANDAWANA – The Gutu Business Development Association (GBDA) has pleaded with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) to lower water tariffs for churches in the town saying they were too high for non-profit organisations.
Church organisations in Mpandawana are reportedly not happy with being billed for water at commercial rates.
In a letter addressed to the Runde Catchment Area manager and signed by the GBDA chairman, Isaiah Ngwaru, the association asked ZINWA to reduce the water tariffs from the current commercial rate to domestic rates.
“Churches are non-profit making organisations whose consumption is primarily for domestic use by congregants when they come to church.
“In view of the above we hereby request your office to look into the matter with a view of reducing the water rates from commercial to domestic grade,” reads part of the letter.
In the same letter Ngwaru made reference to the fact that as an association, they had successfully approached the relevant ministry for the reduction of all water rates at in new town.
“In this instance Gutu churches have approached us to bring the water issue to the attention of your honourable office.”
Ngwaru said they were still to receive a response from ZINWA but maintained that they will continue to pursue the matter until they received a favourable response from the water authority.news

Chiredzi residents heed to health alert

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Chiredzi residents heed to health alert

Paida Mukono

CHIREDZI – Despite the hot temperatures in Chiredzi many people braved the hot weather and trooped to health centers that are dotted around the town to seek prevention from the second world killer disease, Lymphatic Filariasis.
 Lymphatic Filariasis is a tropical disease and the second leading cause of permanent and long term disability in developing countries. This is the disease that the government had embarked to eradicate hence the introduction of the programme.
Resident’s quid up to get treatment recently and the treatment was free of charge so as to make sure everyone get treated.
“The medication is for free and open to everyone and not suitable to baby feeding woman, also given to people above age of 15 and it is also a national practice. The medication was supplied by the government to ensure health protection of its people”, said Chiredzi Council Poly Clinic nurse in charge.
“We have also managed to visit and give medication to local primary and secondary school pupils,” she said.
Many people however complained of some side effects after taking the drug, varying from vomiting and diarrhea in young children and dizziness in adults.
The disease is caused when a mosquito bites an infected person. It picks up the parasite and the infection spreads to other people through mosquito bites. It is also caused by parasitic filarial worms that lodge in the human lymphatic system producing millions of immature microfilaria that circulates in the blood.
Complications of Lymphatic Filariasis include swelling or elephantiasis of the limps, swelling of the genital organs, welling of breasts in women and damage to the kidneys and the lymphatic system.
Prevention of the disease include integrated vector management  which include spraying houses against mosquitoes ,use of treated mosquito nets and avoiding mosquito bites by use of repellents creams ,wearing long sleeved clothes and avoiding being outdoors at dusk.news

MSF donates viral load machine to Masvingo General Hospital

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MSF donates viral load machine to Masvingo General Hospital

Tinomutenda Midzi

MASVINGO – Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) last week donated a viral load machine to Masvingo General Hospital as part of efforts to help the fight against HIV and Aids.
A viral load machine is used to measure the amount of HIV in a patient’s body so as to determine the correct treatment procedure.
The shortage of the machines has been identified as a setback in effective treatment efforts and the donation brings relief to patients in the districts who will also be served by the new machine.
Under the new arrangement, ambulances will be used to carry the plasma of people living with HIV from different districts of the province to the general hospital for testing before being sent back the same way.
Representing MSF, Dr Abraham Mapfumo highlighted the critical role that viral load machines play in the fight against HIV and Aids.
“A viral load machine enables one to know the amount of virus in their blood stream. When your viral load is low, it means that you are strong to live with the HIV virus and you can live a normal life when taking your prescriptions correctly.  The CD4 count has to be high. In people with HIV, CD4 is the most important laboratory indicator of how well your immune system is working and the strongest predictor of HIV progression,” he said.
Dr Mapfumo stressed that people living with HIV and Aids should continue to protect themselves by using condoms and other protective methods regardless of whether they know their viral load or not.
“Some people may ignore to use condoms when their viral load is low thinking they are home and dry. You don’t know the next person’s status and that will truly put your health in jeopardy. Let us all continue to use protection,” he added.news

Bikita Minerals donates to Bikita Fashu

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Bikita Minerals donates to Bikita Fashu

Itai Muzondo

BIKITA – Zimbabwe’s sole lithium producer, Bikita Minerals last week donated several science text books to Bikita Fashu High School in a bid to aid the school in meeting the ongoing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) revolution.
STEM is an initiative adopted by the government to encourage students to choose science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects at ‘O’ and ‘A’ level.
Bikita Minerals Personnel Manager, Munyaradzi Mapeture said the gesture was meant to aid the school to meet the resources required to fit into the STEM framework.
“Our relationship with this school did not just start today. It dates way back to the time when the school was established. The land on which Fashu is built was mine property, but upon realising there was a need for a high school in the area, the land was donated to council and the school was built.
“Today, we have come back with another gesture to aid the study of Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics. The books were sourced by Bikita Minerals Chief Executive Officer, Grant Hudson to aid them achieve their STEM goals. We hope these books will take pupils a long way in realising their dreams to be at par with students in urban schools,” Mapeture said.
“In supporting the intensive study of sciences in schools as emphasised by the government, it is worth noting that science students form the largest part of our manpower in the mining industry. This is the reason why Bikita Minerals supports the STEM initiative,” he added.
Bikita Fashu High School headmaster, Hepias Madziro said achieving STEM goals as a school had almost became impossible due to lack of resources.
“Achieving the STEM goal was almost impossible because of financial constraints that we faced as a school but I am glad to announce that the company has promised to refurbish our science laboratory. They are doing us a great service indeed. They have become our shadow responsible authority,” Madziro said.
Added acting District Schools Inspector, Chioneso Maradza, “On behalf of the whole district, we thank Bikita Minerals for the donation. Good people will actually be remembered as a blessing and the wicked forgotten. To Bikita Minerals, I want to say you will always be remembered.”
Also present at the event was Bikita Minerals Chief Executive Officer Grant Hundson and Bikita Minerals Mine Manager, David Mwanza.news

My salary is peanuts; Gutu soldier confesses

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My salary is peanuts; Gutu soldier confesses

. . . as he is caged for pickpocketing 

Memory Rasa

MPANDAWANA – A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer stationed at 4.2 Infantry Battalion was last week sentenced to 30 days imprisonment with an alternative of paying a US$100 fine for pickpocketing US$220 from a passenger who was sitting next to him in commuter omnibus.
Wellington Chide (27), of Munemo village under Chief Rwiri in Mhondoro, appeared before Gutu Resident Magistrate, Edwin Marecha facing theft charges as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law and Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
Chide denied the charge when he first appeared before the same court on September 2, 2016 but later pleaded guilty on September 20 saying he was tempted and stole the money because of the bad economic situation and the hardships he was facing.
“I ask your worship if you maybe lenient. My salary is not enough at all. After (paying) maintenance and credit deductions, I don’t have anything left in my bank account to survive on. I was just tempted when I saw that wallet. I knew it was wrong but I just did it, and I hope God will forgive me. I am a first time offender if you may consider that,” Chide pleaded.
It was the State’s case that on August 30, 2016, Janet Madhuva (35) boarded a commuter omnibus at Matizha business centre in Serima and sat next to Chide.
The vehicle was travelling towards Mpandawana from Chivhu.
The court heard that Chide saw a wallet inside Janet’s jacket pocket and took it. The wallet had US$220 and Chide took US$200 before attempting to sneak back the wallet into Madhuva’s pocket.
The victim, however, felt the movements and upon checking, she saw Chide holding her wallet.
It was at that time that Janet alerted passengers that there was a thief in the omnibus bus. Chide denied the allegations leading to his arrest in Mpandawana.
Marecha ordered the accused to pay back the US$200 and pay a fine of US$100 that same day or spend 30 days in prison saying that such act was not acceptable given Chide’s position as a person of authority.
Millicent Azangwe prosecuted.news

Zanu PF councilor nabbed with fake US$

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Zanu PF councilor nabbed with fake US$

Tinomutenda Midzi

MASVINGO – A Zanu PF councillor, who is supposed to be leading an exemplary life for the people he leads, has been nabbed for possessing fake United States Dollars after a futile attempt to dupe a number of EcoCash agents and supermarkets in Masvingo urban last week.
Nomore Nyoni, the Ward 6 councillor in Zvishavane-Ngezi constituency, allegedly connived with his brother Pardon Nyoni and one Lovemore Cheure to dupe EcoCash agents and supermarkets in Masvingo Urban where they used the counterfeits to cash-in and to buy goods.
The case is being investigated by the Masvingo Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the suspects were released on bail by the Masvingo Provincial Court after their case was postponed to October 24, 2016.
Sources privy to the case said Nomore went to the EcoCash shop at Lake Harvest and tried to deposit US$450 into his wallet but the alert agent scanned the money on a device and realised it was counterfeit.
A jittery Nomore is then said to have demanded to scan the money himself as he insisted it was not fake.
“He said he wanted to do it himself but I refused. He indicated that he wanted to do the cash-in so that he could send the money to somebody else who was waiting for it. After he failed to get his way, he left the shop in a huff and uttered some unpleasant words to me.
“After a short moment, he returned saying he now wanted to deposit US$460. I became even more suspicious. Coincidentally, there were other people who knew him and they tipped us off that he was a fraudster,” said the EcoCash shop attendant.
Shop doors were then closed and police were called but the alleged fraudsters quickly jumped into a gate away car; a Toyota Mark II which was allegedly being driven by Cheure and the trio fled the scene.
The speeding car would, however, be involved in an accident at Glow Petroleum service station in the CBD and the trio were then reportedly caught with a total of US$950 in counterfeit banknotes.news

The mystery of the Shangani’s komba cultural practice

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The mystery of the Shangani’s komba cultural practice

Increase Gumbo

CHIREDZI – Is the komba ritual a threat or an advantage to the girl child? That is a million dollar question one is left with after attending a graduation ceremony for more than twenty girls who spent two and half months in the jungle as part of their initiation into womanhood.
Komba is an initiation practice for Shaghani girls and is performed on those girls who would have reached their menarche.
It is regarded as a necessary preparation of girls for marriage.
TellZim News had an opportunity to attend a graduation ceremony held in Village 6, Headman Tiyani under Chief Tshovani in Malilangwe where more than twenty girls were celebrating their initiation into womanhood.
They had spent two and half months in the jungle as part of the ritual.
Speaking on the side lines of the graduation, headman Thomas Tiyani told this publication that the ritual was meant to enable girls to become responsible women.
“Komba is part of our Shanghani culture by which girls from the age of 16 are trained to become responsible women and the training takes at least two and half months during the winter season,” said Tiyani
Some women who spoke to Tellzim News said the training is meant to be a secret and nobody is allowed to divulge anything to anybody on what happens during the course of the training.
“It is our culture and it’s a taboo to tell anybody about it but basically, what happens is that all the women and girls in question will be naked and trainers known as ‘Swikosani’ will be taking turns to teach the girls how to move their bodies during sexual intercourse,” she said
The woman added that in some instances, the trainer goes on top of the girl teaching her to make the moves in different sexual positions and the girls being taught are not supposed to be stiff but flexible.
Meanwhile some studies have shown that almost all girls who undergo the initiation get sexually active soon after the training, leading to early marriages being rampant in Shaghani communities
The Shangani are also known for being one of two ethnic groups in Zimbabwe with a tradition of male circumcision; a process that is believed to reduce a male’s chances of contracting HIV by up to 60 percent during sex.news

Gutu Form 3 pupil in custody for rape

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Gutu Form 3 pupil in custody for rape

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MPANDAWANA – A 16-year-old boy doing Form Three at Mushaviri Secondary School is in custody accused of raping a pupil at Paramount Academy who is a stream behind during the August school holidays in Mushaviri village under Chief Gutu.
Magistrate Edwin Marecha remanded the juvenile in custody to October 13, 2016 when his case will be moved to the provincial court in Masvingo.
He is being charged for rape as defined in Section 65(1) of the Criminal Law and Codification Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
He admitted having sex with the 16-year-old girl when he appeared in court but said it was consensual, claiming the girl was his girlfriend.
“We had sex in the bushes one Friday evening around 17:00hrs and I just assumed it was alright to do so. The girl and I were in love, we started knowing each other long back since primary school and she would come to the farm every school holiday. I did not know that it was rape. She tried to push me away at first but I could sense she was enjoying it as well. Is it wrong to sleep with your lover?” said the teenager.
It is the State’s case that on September 02, 2016, the accused and his girlfriend were walking together through the bushes before he pushed the girl to the ground and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent.
It is alleged that after the incident, the girl left the scene crying and told her grandmother who immediately reported the case to Gutu police and the girl was taken to Gutu Mission Hospital for medical examination.
Agatha Gabriel prosecuted.news

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